Assessment Policy
All Saints’
College
Assessment Policy
Schedule
Preliminary Course 2015
Note to Students
An assessment planner is included. This shows all assessment items available at the time of publication. Sheets for each course, showing the tasks and the week in which they are due will be provided by your class teacher. You should also receive a sheet for each task giving the due date and providing other details at least two weeks before the due date or the date on which the task occurs (other than Final examinations).
An effort has been made to limit the number of tasks and to spread the due dates. However, there are still pressure periods. Students should plan to start tasks early and to complete them progressively to avoid last minute rushes. Often, getting started is the hardest part. If you are having difficulty in completing an Assessment seek advice early. If you feel that you have been unfairly treated with regard to assessment, or require advice on assessment, please see your teacher, the relevant Head of Department or myself.
In order to have studied a course satisfactorily, each candidate is expected to perform all the tasks, which form part of the assessment program. Students are encouraged to submit all assessment tasks even ifthey are late, as these can be included as work completed for the purposes of determining whether a candidate has fulfilled the requirements of the course. Students must hand up assessment tasks at the start of the day on the due date unless otherwise directe-d by the teacher. Failure to submit an assessment task by the due date and time, without valid reason, will result in a zero mark for that task. Students who miss in-class tasks without valid reason will also receive a zero mark.
Valid reasons for failing to submit or be present for a task include illness, accident or other misadventure. Non-medical reasons for missing an assessment task should be referred to the Head of Senior School and will only be supported if independent evidence is provided. Students who miss a task through illness or other misadventure may have the option of sitting an alternate task with the approval of the class teacher and relevant Head of Department or to receive an estimate but not both. This choice is to be made before attempting any alternate task.
Any foreseeable problem with regard to completing or being present for an assessment task should be made known to the class teacher as early as possible. Students should endeavour to make medical appointments outside of timetabled lessons wherever possible. Students who have been absent from school should find out if they missed any assessment notifications while finding out details of work that they have missed.
A student found to have been involved in malpractice, including cheating, collusion or plagiarism, in any assessment task may receive zero marks for part or the entire task. Other disciplinary action may also be taken by the College.
Stewart Ross
Head of Senior School
February 2015
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Year 11, 2015 Preliminary Planner
Term / Week1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
Term1
* / 29 Jan–
30 Jan / 2-6 Feb / 9-13Feb / 16-20 Feb / 23-27 Feb / 2-6Mar / 9-13 Mar / 16-20 Mar / 23-27 Mar / 30 Mar – 2 April
EngA(10) / Dram(15)
EngS(10)
ESL(10)
MathsG(15)
Maths2u(15)
MathsX(15) / Econ(10) / AncH(20)
Bio(15)
EngStu(25)
Chem(10)
Phys(7.5) / BusSt(20) Geog(10)
Legal(10)
ModH(25) Music1(10)
PDHPE(20) / Ag (25)
EngA(15)
EngS(15)
ESL(20)
D&T(10) MathsG(20)
Maths2u(20)
MathsX(20) / Bio(20) Dram(15)
Geog(5)
VA (15)
Term2
* / 21-24 Apr / 27 Apr – 1 May / 4-8 May / 11-15 May / 18-22 May / 25-29 May / 1-5 Jun / 9-12 Jun / 15-19 Jun
EngExt(10) / D&T(25)
Econ(20)
PDHPE(25)
Phys(7.5) / Chem(10)
ModH(25) / AncH(20)
Geog(5) / Dram(15)
Econ(20)
ESL(15)
VA(25) / BusSt(20) D&T(25) EngStu(25)
Geog(10) Music1(15) / Chem(10)
EngExt(10)
Legal(30)
Music1(25)
Phys(7.5) / Dram(15) EngA(25) EngS(25)
ESL(20) MathsG(25)
Maths2u(25)
MathsX(25)
Phys(10)
VA (15)
Term3
* / 14-17 Jul / 20-24 Jul / 27-31 Jul / 3-7 Aug / 10-14 Aug / 17-21 Aug / 24-28 Aug / 31 Aug – 4 Sept / 7-11 Sept
14-17 Sept
ModH(20) / Econ(20) / Ag (25)
AncH(25)
Geog(10) / Chem(10) / ESL(15)
Bio(15)
Music1(20)
PDHPE(25)
Phys(7.5) / BusSt(20)
*Chem(30)
EngA(25)
EngExt(15)
Geog(20)
Phys(30) / Bio(15)
EngS(25) Legal(30)
VA (20) / *EngStu(25) / Agr(40)
AncH(35)
Bio(35)
BusSt(40)
Chem(30)
Dram(20)
D&T(15)
Geog(40) Econ(30) EngA(25) EngS(25) EngExt(15) / ESL(20) Legal(30)
MathsG(40)
Maths2u(40)
MathsX(40) ModH(30)Music1(30)
PDHPE(30)
Phys(30)
VA (25) D&T(25) *Dram(20)
* Agriculture Term 1-3 On-going Practical Assessment worth 10%* English Studies Term 1-3 On-going – One text per week TBA by teaher 25%
* Chemistry ongoing practical 30% Finalised Term 3 Week 6 * Drama Task 5 will be assessed in week 4 & 10
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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK SCHEDULE
Agriculture – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 25 / Topic Assessment
3 / 3 / 27-31 Jul / 25 / Farm Case Study
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 40 / Yearly Exam
1-3 / On-going / 10 / Practical Assessment (On-going)
Ancient History – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 7 / 9-13 Mar / 20 / Hand In – Essay
2 / 4 / 11-15 May / 20 / Hand In – Essay
3 / 3 / 27-31 Jul / 25 / Hand In – Historical Film Review
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 35 / Yearly Examination
Biology – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 7 / 9-13 Mar / 15 / Hand In – Field Work
1 / 10 / 30 Mar – 2 Apr / 20 / Topic Test
3 / 5 / 10-14 Aug / 15 / Hand In – Field Work
3 / 7 / 24-28 Aug / 15 / Hand In – Practical Portfolio
3 / 9-10 / 7-17Sept / 35 / Yearly Examination
Business Studies – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 20 / Class Test
2 / 6 / 25-29 May / 20 / Stimulus based exercise
3 / 6 / 17-21Aug / 20 / Presentation on local Business case study
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 40 / Yearly Examination
Chemistry – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 7 / 9-13 Mar / 10 / Topic Test
2 / 3 / 4-8 May / 10 / Topic Test
2 / 7 / 1-5 Jun / 10 / Hand In and Assessment – Research Assignment
3 / 4 / 3-7Aug / 10 / Topic Test
3 / 6 / 17-21Aug / 30 / Finalise Practical Assessment
3 / 9-10 / 7-17Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK SCHEDULE
Design & Technology – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 10 / Unit Test/Exam
2 / 2 / 27 Apr – 1 May / 25 / Designer Case Study
2 / 6 / 25-29 May / 25 / Design Project 1
3 / 10 / 14-17 Sept / 25 / Design Project 2
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 15 / Yearly Examination
Drama – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 15 / Digital Storytelling Online Blogging
1 / 10 / 30 Mar - 2 April / 15 / Approaching Monologues using the Method: Stanislavski
2 / 5 / 18-22 Mar / 15 / Performance Art & Design: Non-Realism
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 15 / Physical & Audio Storytelling: Viewpoints & Verbatim
3 / 4/10 / 14-17 Sept / 20 / Video & Audio Storytelling: Television Production & Live Mic Radio Show
3 / 9-10 / 7-11 Sept / 20 / Digital Storytelling: Online Blogging
Economics – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 6 / 2-6 Mar / 10 / Topic Test
2 / 2 / 27 Apr – 1 May / 20 / Hand In – Research Essay
2 / 5 / 18-22 May / 20 / Topic Test
3 / 2 / 20-24 Jul / 20 / Oral Presentation
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination
English Advanced – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 4 / 16-20 Feb / 10 / Reading Task
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 15 / Folio & Essay
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 25 / Speech
3 / 6 / 17-21 Aug / 25 / Listening & Viewing
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 25 / Yearly Examination
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK SCHEDULE
English Standard – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 10 / Reading Task
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 15 / In Class - Written Response
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 25 / In Class - Written Response
3 / 7 / 24-28 Aug / 25 / In Class/Hand In – Analysis and Speech
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 25 / Yearly Examination
English as a Second Language – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight(%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 10 / Listening Area of Study Test
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 20 / My Life in 10 Pages-Identity – Hand In
2 / 5 / 18-22 May / 15 / English for Living in Australia/Speech/Written
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 20 / Power of Language – Hand In/Presentation
3 / 5 / 10-14 Aug / 15 / Personal Communication – Speech/Written
3 / 9 / 7-17 Sept / 20 / Yearly Examination
English Extension – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (/50) / Nature of Task2 / 1 / 21-24 Apr / 10 / Hand In – Picture Book & Reflection
2 / 7 / 1-5 Jun / 10 / Hand In – Essay response – Additional Text
3 / 6 / 17-21 Aug / 15 / In Class/Hand In – Film Review and Speech
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 15 / Yearly Examination
English Studies – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (/50) / Nature of Task1 / 7 / 9-13 Mar / 25 / Resume & Mock Interview
2 / 6 / 25-29 May / 25 / Report & Letter
3 / 8 / 31 Aug – 4 Sept / 25 / Film
ongoing / 9-10 / Term 1-3 / 25 / Portfolio of Texts
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK SCHEDULE
Geography – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 10 / Topic Test – Open Book
1 / 10 / 30 Mar – 2 Apr / 5 / Hand In – Senior Geography Project Planning Sheet
2 / 4 / 11-15 May / 5 / Oral Presentation – SGP Progress Report
2 / 6 / 25-29 May / 10 / Hand In – Fieldwork Activity Report
3 / 3 / 27-31 Jul / 10 / Research Task
3 / 6 / 17-21 Aug / 20 / Hand In – Senior Geography Project
3 / 9-10 / 7-11 Sept / 40 / Yearly Examination
Legal Studies – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 10 / In Class Test: Definitions & Short Answer
2 / 7 / 1-5 June / 30 / Research Essay: Native Title
3 / 7 / 24-28 Aug / 30 / Research Essay & Presentation: The Individual & Technology
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination: Research Questions on the Law in Practice
Mathematics 2 unit – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 15 / Topic Test
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 20 / Term Test
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 25 / Term Test
3 / 9 / 7-17 Sept / 40 / Yearly Examination
Mathematics General – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 15 / Topic Test
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 20 / Term Test
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 25 / Term Test
3 / 9 / 7-17 Sept / 40 / Yearly Examination
Mathematics Extension – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 5 / 23-27 Feb / 15 / Topic Test
1 / 9 / 23-27 Mar / 20 / Term Test
2 / 8 / 9-12 Jun / 25 / Term Test
3 / 9 / 7-17 Sept / 40 / Yearly Examination
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT TASK SCHEDULE
Modern History – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 25 / In Class Essay
2 / 3 / 4-8 May / 25 / Source based question
3 / 1 / 14-17 Jul / 20 / Research Essay
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination
- NB The two classes rotate with teachers and tasks
Music Course 1 – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 10 / Performance and Musicology
2 / 6 / 25-29 May / 15 / Composition
2 / 7 / 1-5 Jun / 25 / Examination & Performance
3 / 5 / 10-14 Aug / 20 / Composition and Musicology
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Examination and Performance
PD, Health, PE – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 8 / 16-20 Mar / 20 / Hand In – Assignment
2 / 2 / 27 Apr – 1 May / 25 / Fitness Test / Assignment
3 / 5 / 10-14 Aug / 25 / Practical/Assessment / Assignment
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination
Physics – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 7 / 9-13 Mar / 7½ / Topic Test
2 / 2 / 27 Apr – 1 May / 7½ / Topic Test
2 / 7 / 1-5 June / 7½ / Topic Test
2 / 8 / 9-12 June / 10 / Hand In and Assessment – Research Task
3 / 5 / 10-14 Aug / 7½ / Topic Test
3 / 6 / 17-21 Aug / 30 / Hand In – Finalise Practical Portfolio
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 30 / Yearly Examination
Visual Arts – Assessment Tasks
Term / Week / Date / Weight (%) / Nature of Task1 / 10 / 30 Mar – 2 Apr / 15 / Hand In – Body of Work Process Diary
2 / 5 / 18-22 May / 25 / Hand In – Research Assignment
2 / 8 / 9-12 June / 15 / Hand In – Body of Work Process Diary
3 / 7 / 24-28 Aug / 20 / Hand In – Body of Work Process Diary
3 / 9-10 / 7-17 Sept / 25 / Yearly Examination
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